Portfolio Update: Sale of portfolio company Specac International delivers 10.3x return for Foresight VCT PLC
12 March 2024 - 1:30AM
UK Regulatory
Portfolio Update: Sale of portfolio company Specac International
delivers 10.3x return for Foresight VCT PLC
The Board of Foresight VCT Plc (the “Company”) is pleased to
announce the successful sale of portfolio company Specac
International Limited (“Specac”), a global leader in the
manufacture of mass spectroscopy accessories.
The transaction generated proceeds of £11.2 million at
completion, implying a return of 10.3 times the original investment
and an IRR of 34%. Prior to the sale of Specac Limited, the
Company’s NAV per ordinary share stood at 85.8p, to which the exit
will add 0.6p, giving a pro forma NAV per ordinary share of
86.4p.
Since the original investment, the manager, Foresight Group LLP,
has taken a proactive approach to supporting Specac, including
through the development of a suite of high-performance products and
expanding its customer base. Today, Specac is a premier supplier to
the world’s largest OEMs and distributors of new and aftermarket
mass spectrometry innovations. Foresight Group’s engagement in the
business has been significant, resulting in the strengthening of
the management team and governance across the business, numerous
product launches and a 70% increase in headcount.
Margaret Littlejohns, Chair of Foresight VCT
Plc said: “Specac provides market leading products to
range of customers, globally. With Foresight Group’s support,
Specac has grown its product range and customer base materially. We
are delighted that Foresight Group has been able to help the team
achieve this exit and wish them every success over the coming
years.”
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